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March 20, 1967

March 20, 1967, was a Monday. It was 57 years and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 20, 1967:

  • United States: "Happy Together" by The Turtles
  • United Kingdom: "Release Me" by Engelbert Humperdinck

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 20, 1967

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Penny Lane - The Beatles
  • Happy Together - The Turtles
  • Baby I Need Your Lovin' - Johnny Rivers
  • Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - The Supremes
  • Ruby Tuesday - The Rolling Stones
Play the top songs from 1967
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1967. Take a trip back to the days of The The Beatles, The Monkees, The Supremes, Scott McKenzie and The Box Tops.
The Bible: In the Beginning...

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Bible: In the Beginning...".

Facts

This date was 20,850 days ago. Approximately 695 months have passed. It was the 79th day of 1967, in week 12. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 57 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 232 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 20, 1967

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, March 20, 1967. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. St. Patrick's Day of 1967 has recently come and gone. In America, the song "Happy Together" by The Turtles is at the top of the singles charts, while "Release Me" by Engelbert Humperdinck is the number-one song in the UK.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Bible: In the Beginning... is at the top of the box office. Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment.

It's 1967, so radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Procol Harum, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Doors, Lulu and The Association. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Jayne Mansfield, Che Guevara, Otis Redding, and Martin Luther King would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "What's My Line?", "Danger Man", "The Andy Griffith Show", and "Where the Action Is".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Lassie", "Top Cat", "Hoppity Hooper", and "Milton the Monster". Popular toys at the moment include Tonka trucks, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Scalextric, and Suzy Homemaker.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 20, 1967.

  • The Hippie movement.

    The Hippie movement

    The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
  • Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Lava lamps are all the rage

    Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
  • The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity

    The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
  • Color TV.

    Color TV

    Although color television was rising in popularity, black-and-white TV sets were still the most popular.
  • The Vietnam War is ongoing.

    The Vietnam War is ongoing

    During 1967, the USA continued to expand its presence in Vietnam. By the end of the year, troop numbers had increased from 385,300 to 485,600. Casualties of US military personnel also nearly doubled during this time frame. As the year wore on, public opinion polls in America showed that the war was becoming unpopular and that people wanted US troops to pull out.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1967?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1967?

    The best NBA players in 1967 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1967, the best soccer players were Flórián Albert, Bobby Charlton, Jimmy Johnstone, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusébio, Tommy Gemmell, Gerd Müller, George Best and Igor Chislenko.
  • In the Heat of the Night.

    In the Heat of the Night

    "In the Heat of the Night" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1967.
  • The 5th Dimension - "Up, Up, and Away"

    The 5th Dimension - "Up, Up, and Away"

    "Up, Up, and Away" by The 5th Dimension won a Grammy for 1967's Song of the Year.
  • 1967 in music.

    1967 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1967 were dominated by The Monkees, The Turtles, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra, The Young Rascals, The Association, Lulu, Box Tops, Bobbie Gentry and The Beatles.
  • 1967 in movies.

    1967 in movies

    Movies released in 1967 included The Graduate, The Jungle Book, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Bonnie and Clyde, The Dirty Dozen, Valley of the Dolls, You Only Live Twice, "To Sir, with Love", Thoroughly Modern Millie, Camelot, Cool Hand Luke and Casino Royale.
  • Lyndon B. Johnson.

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    US President Lyndon B. Johnson was named Time Person of the Year in 1967.
  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.
  • The Suzy Homemaker.

    The Suzy Homemaker

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on March 20, 1967.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to March 20, 1967.

  • March 6, 1967: Stalin's daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva defects to the USA.
  • March 17, 1967: Jimi Hendrix releases the song "Purple Haze".
  • This date: March 20, 1967
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 20, 1967, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1967 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 20, 1967 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on March 20, 1967

People in March 1967 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from March 1967.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1967

1968 saw the introduction of cars such as the AMC Rebel, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Thunderbird (fifth generation), the Pontiac Firebird, the Citroën Dyane, and the Toyota HiAce.

Cars in 1967.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on March 20, 1967

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1967:

The Monkees
The Monkees
The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman
The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show

Cool McCool
Cool McCool
Space Ghost
Space Ghost
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series
JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Atom Ant
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Underdog
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1967

Toys and games that were popular in 1967:

Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
Best of the West (action figures)
Best of the West (action figures)
Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men

Were you born on March 20, 1967?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1967.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 20, 1973, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 20.

Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers

Television host Deceased
Born on March 20, 1928
He turned 39 on this day in 1967.

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Director
Born on March 20, 1957
He turned 10 on this day in 1967.

Sting

Sting

Wrestler
Born on March 20, 1959
He turned 8 on this day in 1967.

Chester Bennington

Chester Bennington

Linkin Park singer Deceased
Born on March 20, 1976
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres

Soccer player
Born on March 20, 1984
He was born exactly 17 years after this date.

Keenan Cahill

Keenan Cahill

YouTuber Deceased
Born on March 20, 1995
He was born exactly 28 years after this date.

Barron Trump

Barron Trump

Donald Trump's son
Born on March 20, 2006
He was born exactly 39 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on March 20, 1967.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on March 20, 1967 was most likely conceived around June 27, 1966.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 20, 1967 is close to December 11, 1967.

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Stats for March 20, 1967

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 20, 1967:

  • 20,850 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,978 weeks have passed.
  • 1,801,440,000 seconds have passed since March 20, 1967.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,101,680,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 929,543,040,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 300,240,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 154,923,840 steps. That's roughly 68,855 miles.
  • 21,617,280 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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